Students investigate the reflective properties of the parabola, the ellipse, and the hyperbola. They will look at applications that relate to both the collection of incoming signals and signals that are emitted from a source and...

The online assessment demonstrates understanding of advanced mathematical concepts in Trigonometry. The questions assess students on the rectangular and parametric form of conic sections.

This site from The Math Forum provides great information on polar coordinates. You can access this information either by clicking on the coordinates link or just scrolling down, it is the first one listed on the page. Includes several...

This reference material introduces the terms and equations related to parabolas in the context of conics. Also, relates concepts to previously-learned material and shows how to 'read' from the 'conics' form of the parabola equation.

Wondering who uses conics and where they occur in our lives? Dr. Math provides some answers to how math concepts involving conic sections, perabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses are applied practically.

Dr. Math, in reply to a student question, gives background information on the origin of conic sections. Links also are included for further information.

A fairly comprehensive look at various types of conic sections is presented. Most of the information is presented as introductory, with an emphasis on terminology. Through an understanding of the terminology, one can understand the...

Dr. Math and a couple of students discuss the possibility of whether parallel lines can be constructed as a degenerate case of conics.

Dr. Math, in reply to a student question, shows how a specific pair of parametric equations produces a circle as opposed to an ellipse.

This site provides descriptions and helpful hints regarding conic sections - circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. Content also includes interactive problem solvers complete with a full analysis of the math behind the answer.

A three-part tutorial that discusses the basic terms, definitions, and formulas related to hyperbolas.

Introduces the basics of conics in algebra, including a flow-chart for determining which sort of conic is represented by a given equation.

Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that take a look at the process of graphing hyperbolas.

A written description of the different conic sections is described at this site from the Math Forum. The description identifies the importance of the eccentricity in determining the type of conic.

Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to Algebra 2. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.

Provides the locus of points, dominant axis and equation, discriminant, center, vertex, focus, directrix, and asymptotes for the parabola, the ellipse, and the hyperbola.

Defines parabolas, their properties, gives parametric equations, tangent line in a point D of a parabola, etc.

At what angle should you release the shot to break Olympic records? This activity gives students the opportunity to investigate projectile motion in a real-life context, and is aimed at A-level students (grades 10, 11, and 12).

"Dr. Math" wonderfully discusses the basics of parabolas. He identifies where in our lives we would see parabolas as well as mentioning some of the terminology associated with them. A link is provided for information on conic sections.

Great Site! Defines Hyperbola, gives the parametric equation, etc.

Just getting started with conics and you need some examples of where they occur? Check out Dr. Math's reply to such a question.

Posed with a student question about equations of conics, Dr. Math provides some insight on the standard form of parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. One example is shown.

This site explains eccentricity, the quantity defined by a conic section to determine its type of conic section. Has links to related topics.

Examples of conic sections are given and the equation for their standard form is also given.